The Bite:
Plastic buildup - but you can avoid both by choosing a recycled or replaceable-head toothbrush instead of a conventional tooth-scrubber, and brush up on the best options to promote good dental and eco-hygiene.
What's worse than plaque buildup?
10.02.2007
Submitted by tmeronek on Tue, 10/02/2007 - 12:01am.
The Benefits:
- Environmentally correct brushing. In the United States, 50 mil lb of toothbrushes end up in landfills each year.
- Saving pocket change. Replaceable-head versions can save you some cash, so you can afford a set of 24-carat grills.
- Pearly biters. Plaque is whack - these eco-brushes work as well as the ones from your dentist.
Personally Speaking:
Jen's bro Peter is a dentist in Atlanta, and she admits to pilfering the stock of not-so-eco (but free) toothbrushes and floss at his office.
Wanna Try:
- Preserve Toothbrush - made from recycled yogurt cups and comes with a postage-paid envelope for recycling; three bristle options. If you're picky about color, you can pick(y) one up at Whole Foods instead ($4).
- Radius Source Toothbrush - has a cool corn and wood fiber handle with replaceable heads ($8).
- Fuchs Ekotec Toothbrush - simple replaceable-head brush that includes three spare heads ($4).
Cocktail Fact
In 2006, the average amount a U.S. kid received from the Tooth Fairy was $2 per tooth, a 22-cent increase from the previous year.
Bang For The Bite
If 10,000 Biters recycle their next toothbrush, we'll keep the weight of three slim dentists in plastic outta landfills.
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